Kleinemonde, Sunshine Coast
Without sounding reminiscent of a tedious marketing spiel, Kleinemonde, just 20 kilometres or so from Port Alfred between Port Elizabeth and East London, is about miles of white sandy beach, intermittent sand dunes, serene tidal pools and peace and quiet.
The Eastern Cape is one of the few parts of South Africa not yet spoilt by development and man’s need to place his stamp upon the world. Evening beach strolls in Kleinemonde are magical - the sand beneath your toes, the incredible effects of solitude and the sound of the waves on the sand combine to bring harmony into one’s life.
The little town of Kleinemonde lies on twin rivers - east and west Kleinemonde - that when the rains are good, flow into the sea via lagoons. Fishing, swimming and boating up the rivers are some of the major pastimes when staying here, the banks crowded with indigenous vegetation and ancient cycads that only add to the already incredible atmosphere.
Time spent in Kleinemonde really is about getting away from it all. The town has little more than a good restaurant, a café for bare essentials, and a petrol station. Yet you haven’t far to go if it’s good shopping and eating you’re after. Kleinemonde is just 12 kilometres from Bathurst, a quaint settler village, and Grahamstown is only 60 kilometres away. Port Alfred, with its weekly market stalls and good shopping, is also just around the corner.
Travellers' Reviews
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We would definitely recommend Kleinemonde for families with children who love the beach. It is scenic, peaceful, and there's plenty of room for children to run around and have fun. We felt so rested after our time here.
Pam Turner (Oudtshoorn)
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A great escape from city life! Our retirement spot for sure!
Tony & Linda (Johannesburg)
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Hotels & other accommodation options
Westend House
Westend House is a fabulous self catering home offering accommodation in Kleinemonde, a small village just 15km away from Port Alfred. When stayi...
Pomeroy Lodges
Enjoy peace and tranquility at Pomeroy Lodges on this private game and nature reserve. Each thatched lodge accommodates up to four persons in one...
De' Nessie
De' Nessie is a three bedroom holiday home (accommodates six guests) situated in Kleinemonde just 17km from Port Alfred. The house is in walking ...
Westend Apartment
Westend Apartment offers self catering accommodation in Kleinmonde, a small village just 15km away from Port Alfred. Here you are in the ideal lo...
Things to do in the area
Diaz Trail
Start: Woody Cape, Alexandria State ForestFinish: mouth of the Great Fish RiverDuration: 80 km, 5 daysFitness: moderate to difficultOur tip: high...
Kleinemonde Beach
The Eastern Cape Province boasts a spectacular coastline that is punctuated by countless rivers and river mouths. This makes for some really glor...
Noteworthy attractions
Eastern Cape Beaches
The Eastern Cape in South Africa boasts some of the world’s best beaches and 800 km of unspoilt picturesque coastlines where blue oceans tumble o...
Fish River Country Club
With breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean from several of its holes, the Fish River Sun Country Club offers golfers a parkland type challenge a...
Royal Port Alfred Golf Club
Situated at Port Alfred, which is on the coast more or less halfway between Port Elizabeth and East London, the club was granted its 'Royal' pref...
St Francis Bay Golf Club
St Francis Bay Golf Club is situated in the village of St Francis Bay on the warm Indian Ocean coastline of the Eastern Cape in South Africa. The...
St Francis Links
The layout of the St Francis Links Course combines every element of shot making with its undulating terrain, greens and surrounds as well as its ...
Wedgewood Country Club
At Wedgewood Country Club, 18-holes of lush, tree-lined parkland course is at your disposal. Enormous blue gum trees along undulating fairways, w...
Sibuya Game Reserve
Sibuya Game Reserve covers more than 2000 hectares and incorporates the unique East Cape Valley Bushveld, Grasslands and Coastal Forests. Antelop...
Woody Cape Nature Reserve
The conservation area extends over about 25 000 ha of lightly undulating to flat terrain and incorporates the Alexandria coastal dune fields (kno...
East London Museum
The East London Museum has the world's only dodo egg, a large natural science collection, collections ranging from the prehistoric times of South...
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